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Eaton · 4 hours ago

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Peachtree City, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$94K/yr - $138K/yr

5+ years exp

Eaton is a company focused on electrical and industrial solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for their ES AMER ARS division. The role involves overseeing the mechanical design of residential wiring devices, collaborating with various teams to ensure project specifications are met, and managing project timelines and budgets.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, control, and lead multiple simultaneous projects with local and remote teams

Coordinate with marketing to ensure project specifications are clear, complete, achievable, and consistent with voice of the customer

Ensure design progression via CAD modeling, analysis, drawing release, testing plan creation, test review, and coordinate with internal and third-party compliance (UL and CSA)

Ensure project tooling budget and product target cost requirements are being met

Coordinate with manufacturing personnel to ensure production site has been identified, production equipment and other requirements are being put in place and production readiness is achieved

Conduct design reviews as well as the Design and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA) sessions to identify project risks and develop response plans

Responsible for project management activities designated in Eaton PROLaunch (Six-Sigma) process

In conjunction with other team members present the project status at Executive Tollgate Sessions

Drive continuous improvement by leading value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects to achieve annual cost reduction goals

Provide product line support as needed

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3-D Modeling SoftwareProject ManagementDesign for Six SigmaFailure ModesEffects AnalysisThermal/Stress AnalysisPTC CreoContinuous ImprovementValue EngineeringCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar from an accredited institution

Five (5) years of experience in mechanical design and project management with progressively increasing responsibility

Two (2) years of experience working with 3-D modeling software

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc

No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Peachtree City, GA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred

Masters degree in mechanical engineering or similar from an accredited institution

Familiarity with all design, manufacturing and regulatory agencies (UL, CE, etc.)

Exposure to project management tools

Experience working with international suppliers and/or customers

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of plastic part design, sheet metal part design and electrical design principles, plus working process knowledge of thermal/stress analysis, and innovative use of alternative materials

Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with PTC Creo 3-D modeling software

Working knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design for Manufacturability (dfM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) principles